1. Use the following websites to access information about important events in Spain’s history.
2. Match the given dates with the corresponding events.
3. Use Inspiration to create an accurate time line. From the main menu select "Templates" --> "Social Studies" --> "timeline".
4. Cut and paste the dates and events in the proper order.
5. Add a title, your name, date, and adjust the design as you choose. 6. Save & print a b/w copy of your time line to use as a study guide & to turn in on the day of the test.
Important Events in Spain's History (EVENTS ARE LISTED OUT OF ORDER)
Franco dies and Prince Juan Carlos becomes King of Spain. Democracy begins and Spain becomes a constitutional monarchy.
General Francisco Franco comes to power and a dictatorship is established.
Granada is captured which forces the Muslims out of Spain. Christopher Columbus sails for Spain.
Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon marry making Spain a monarchy.
Islamic terrorists bomb a train station in Madrid and kill 191 people.
Muslims (Moors) from northern Africa invade Spain.
Phoenicians establish colonies in Spain.
Romans take over the Iberian Peninsula.
Spain’s currency (peseta) is replaced by the Euro.
Spain is admitted to the United Nations.
Spain joins NATO.
Spanish – American War (Spain loses Cuba, Guam, Puerto Rico.)
Spanish Civil War
The Catholic Spanish Inquisition begins forcing Jews and Muslims to convert to Christianity or leave the country.
Visigoths invade Spain.
Directions
1. Use the following websites to access information about important events in Spain’s history.2. Match the given dates with the corresponding events.
3. Use Inspiration to create an accurate time line. From the main menu select "Templates" --> "Social Studies" --> "timeline".
4. Cut and paste the dates and events in the proper order.
5. Add a title, your name, date, and adjust the design as you choose.
6. Save & print a b/w copy of your time line to use as a study guide & to turn in on the day of the test.
Resources
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/articles/article/Spain/Historical-timeline-of-Spain/17http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/country_profiles/992004.stm
http://www.spain-info.com/History/timeline.htm
http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/europe/estimeln.htm
Important Dates in Spain's History
1100 B.C.218 B.C.
409 A.D.
711
1469
1478
1492
1898
1936-1939
1939
1955
1975
1982
2002
2004
Important Events in Spain's History (EVENTS ARE LISTED OUT OF ORDER)
Franco dies and Prince Juan Carlos becomes King of Spain. Democracy begins and Spain becomes a constitutional monarchy.General Francisco Franco comes to power and a dictatorship is established.
Granada is captured which forces the Muslims out of Spain. Christopher Columbus sails for Spain.
Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon marry making Spain a monarchy.
Islamic terrorists bomb a train station in Madrid and kill 191 people.
Muslims (Moors) from northern Africa invade Spain.
Phoenicians establish colonies in Spain.
Romans take over the Iberian Peninsula.
Spain’s currency (peseta) is replaced by the Euro.
Spain is admitted to the United Nations.
Spain joins NATO.
Spanish – American War (Spain loses Cuba, Guam, Puerto Rico.)
Spanish Civil War
The Catholic Spanish Inquisition begins forcing Jews and Muslims to convert to Christianity or leave the country.
Visigoths invade Spain.